Only trust your heart
Astrud Gilberto & Stan Getz Lyrics
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She puts on the film of him, King is white and in the crowd
They are not a melting pot, say no, say no tapestry
She puts on the film of him, King is white and in the crowd
She takes his hand and she says you'll stay
She's lost in the crowd
King
The life and times, the art and talk
Wire them up, fire them up
The life and times, the art and talk
Lovers run camp Africa, Bars in town are civilised
She puts on the film of him, King is white and in the crowd
Panorama, Citylife
Youth's dance proud from the waist down
She puts on the film of him, King is white and in the crowd
Shot from where the action is, a rhapsody in black and blue
She puts on the film of him, King is white and in the crowd
Love lies under western eyes, powerful yet transient
She puts on the film of him, King is white and in the crowd
The lyrics of Only Trust Your Heart by Astrud Gilberto and the Stan Getz Quartet is a poetic commentary on America's cultural landscape. It describes the harsh reality of America's melting pot, where different races and cultures do not integrate harmoniously. They are represented as a crowd. The singer's lover is watching a film with a white character called King, underlining the distance between the races in America. It's also interesting to note that the film being watched is projected onto the "pool of light," which could be a metaphor for television or even the movies. These forms of media can be considered the source of shaping America's cultural realities.
The line "Wire them up, fire them up, The life and times, the art and talk" places additional emphasis on the media's power, with "wire them up" suggesting that people can't escape the messages they're being fed, and "fire them up" indicating that this could be a poised tool to motivate them. The lyrics also critique the art scene, pointing out how many in America only pride themselves on the youth butt dance, while love lies under western eyes, meaning that true love and loyalty are being neglected in America's western society.
In conclusion, Only Trust Your Heart exposes the societal and cultural shortcomings inherent in America's melting pot. The lyrics of this song indicate that Americans are consumed by superficialities powerfully depicted through the powerful medium of media, and that they were losing sight of the universal need for love and connection under the guise of the states’ western ideals.
Line by Line Meaning
Talking by the pool of light, language from America.
They converse about the culture of the United States in a well-lit area.
She puts on the film of him, King is white and in the crowd
She plays a movie of a white performer in the midst of a group of people.
They are not a melting pot, say no, say no tapestry
They do not believe they are a homogeneous society, they reject the idea of unity.
She takes his hand and she says you'll stay
She grabs his palm and assures him he won't leave.
Wire them up, fire them up / The life and times, the art and talk
Get excited and energized, embrace experiences and conversations about artistic expression.
Lovers run camp Africa, Bars in town are civilised
Romantic partners travel throughout the African wilderness, while the bars in civilization are orderly and proper.
Panorama, Citylife / Youth's dance proud from the waist down
A comprehensive view of urban life, where young people confidently dance in a provocative manner.
Shot from where the action is, a rhapsody in black and blue
A film or video captured from the midst of a lively atmosphere, musically expressing the emotional turmoil of life events.
Love lies under western eyes, powerful yet transient
Romantic affection occurs between individuals from western countries, it is impactful but temporary in nature.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: BENNY CARTER, SAMMY CAHN
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@truongbaonghi14
Never trust the stars
When you're about to fall in love
Look for hidden signs or you'll begin to sigh
Never trust the moon
When you're about to taste his kiss
He knows all the lies and lives up to lie
Just wait for a night
When the skies are all bare
And see
If you care
Never trust your dreams
When you're about to fall in love
Or your dreams will quickly fall apart
So if you're smart, really smart
Only trust your heart
@musicatthecenter1
Her innocent and sweet voice catapulted her to the top of jazz, , , not an easy task. Everything about her worked, a legend.
@pamstubbs4699
Rest in peace Astrid Gilberto..😔💔💕🌹🌹😞🌠🌠🌠🙏
@truongbaonghi14
Never trust the stars
When you're about to fall in love
Look for hidden signs or you'll begin to sigh
Never trust the moon
When you're about to taste his kiss
He knows all the lies and lives up to lie
Just wait for a night
When the skies are all bare
And see
If you care
Never trust your dreams
When you're about to fall in love
Or your dreams will quickly fall apart
So if you're smart, really smart
Only trust your heart
@woodruffbrian
I'm pretty sure the line is "He knows all the lies and lips so often lie."
@milessinatra
So sensual... without trying to be. That voice is angelic and hypnotic. We took time from Hendrix, Otis and Sinatra to adore this captivating beauty. That is what it was like growing up in the 60's. Bravo Astrud... pure class... Never trust your heart.... Getz with his serrealistic tones gets the mood of this song on key.
@surfgod509
Brilliant performer, pure heaven 😍
@ernestomatalsol6807
“If you are smart, really smart, only trust your heart.” ❤
@gregoryflothe4995
Thanks for sharing. I adore Astrud, a very unique and beautiful person, and one of my favorite singers from an age long passed.
@snaaptaker
Lovely. And this gorgeous tune was written by the late, great Benny Carter.
RIP, Benny. ☻
@joao-geraldodamasceno1581
Divina...